REPORT HOOKAH BATTLE “FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE” (JC FEST) 2026

On July 11, Moscow hosted the annual Hookah Battle tournament, at the JohnCalliano “From Russia With Love” 2026 festival, which was attended by 12 teams from 5 countries. The tournament attracted talented participants who demonstrated their skills, creativity and passion for hookah culture.

One of the main tasks of the competition was to present your own mix, which was supposed to be based on berry trends.

This year’s jury consisted of:

Each of them evaluated the teams based on the originality of the presentation, the balance of taste and the overall impression of the presentation.

The participating teams:

Diskette Lounge – Russia #46 Hall of Fame

CY Hookah – Racing Car #38 Hall of Fame

Hiroshima – Japan #40 Hall of Fame

wisp百 – – China #41 Hall of Fame

Feeling shisha – Taiwan #46 Hall of Fame

Ivan Kozaru (VZ Hookah) & Irina Martynenko (SM Lounge) – Russia #52 Hall of Fame

水煙泰迪熊🧸💨 (Teddy Bear) – Hong Kong #49 Hall of Fame

Bunker – Russia #48 Hall of Fame

醺夏 Sunsia – Taiwan #49 Hall of Fame

Anchor Knot – Japan #44 Hall of Fame

臥龍水烟 (Wolong) – China #45 Hall of Fame

Regalia Hookah – Hong Kong #33 Hall of Fame

The results:

1st place:  WISP百草 | China +10 Hall of Fame points

2nd place:  Regalia Hookah | Hong Kong +8 Hall of Fame points

3rd place:  Bunker | Iraq +6 Hall of Fame points

What is the Hall of Fame?

The Hookah Battle Hall of Fame consists of tournament participants and brands that have scored the most points in Hookah Battle tournaments. Points are awarded for participation and victories, so only active members of our community are included in the Hookah Battle Hall of Fame. Being inducted into the Hookah Battle Hall of Fame is a recognition of genuine skill and a joyous occasion for everyone who participated in our tournaments.

https://halloffame.hookahbattle.com

Where can I participate?

Information can be found on the website of our event.

https://events.hookahbattle.com/